Karl and Jasmine Stefanovic Clash with Council Over $4.5 Million Home Revamp
Karl and Jasmine Stefanovic are right smack in the middle of a showdown with their local council regarding their swanky home makeover plan. These two are like, “Hey council, we want to transform our Castlecrag crib on Sydney’s Lower North Shore into a mega mansion!” 🏠💥
The power couple, famous for their appearances on the Today show, put forward a blueprint to the Willoughby Council in March. Their mission: to demolish their cozy two-story residence and raise a four-story castle in its place. If this idea materializes, their new hangout will boast five bedrooms, five bathrooms (fancy!), a pool that’s swimmable (duh!), a spa (for those essential pampering moments), an area for entertainment (partay!), a courtyard (a private slice of paradise), and a three-car garage (because you never know when you’ll need to park an extra car or two). 🏊♂️🛁🎉
But hold up! The council is still sippin’ on that decision juice, and the plans are basically hanging out in limbo. It’s like the council’s saying, “Um, we’ll get back to you.” And technically, they haven’t given a thumbs-up yet – those plans have been deemed “refused.” 😬🚫
The law says that if a council doesn’t give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to a development plan within 40 days, it’s an automatic thumbs-down. 🤷♂️ But don’t fret, because Karl and Jasmine can wave their magic legal wand and appeal this to the Land and Environment Court. 🧙♀️
Jasmine – who, by the way, is a boss – has even filed a legal challenge against the council. You go, girl! 👩⚖️💪
Let’s rewind a bit. The Stefanovics snagged their current abode, which sounds like a chill 1960s-era three-bedroom pad, for $3.2 million in 2021. But they’re dreaming bigger. Their grand vision involves taking their living space underground (literally) by creating 102 square meters of lower-level living awesomeness. They’re talking about boosting the quality of their hangout, jazzing up the neighborhood’s look, and being the kings and queens of modern design. 👑🏡🎨
Sure, there’s been a bit of a snafu. Their blueprint might not be a 100% match with local planning rules (Floor Plan Space Ratio Controls, to be precise). Basically, it’s about how much house you can fit on your chunk of land. But Karl and Jasmine are all like, “The land’s a bit hilly, okay?” They argue that their pimped-out crib won’t harsh anyone’s vibe or mess with the ‘hood. 🏞️📏
Now, brace yourself, ’cause here’s where it gets spicy. Neighbors like Winny Lee aren’t too thrilled. She’s like, “Um, that new mansion might invade my chill space and ruin my backyard zen.” 😬🌳
Looks like this tussle isn’t over yet! Karl and Jasmine are putting on their negotiation hats for some council-style mediation. And if that doesn’t work out, February is slated for the next round of “Who Gets the Castle?” drama. 🗓️🏰
So, let’s pop some popcorn and see where this celeb-meets-council showdown takes us. 🍿👀